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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Copy of a document related to the Cayuga Nation]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04635 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: 22 June 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Appears to be a partial copy or a set of notes from a 22 June 1790 treaty signed at Fort Stanwix by five commissioners and eleven Cayuga chiefs and warriors. Discusses the Cayugas' lands. Apparently, the Cayugas are seeking permission from the state to [lease] their lands. An additional note states that "certain white people have settled upon the lands ... " Refers to [Mr. Street] in relation to the land. Lists the names of the five commissioners (including Joseph Brandt), along with a note stating that the original of this document was signed by eleven chiefs and warriors 22 June 1790 at Fort Stanwix. Docket notes, "Some minutes &c relative to [S.] Street's papers - which were returned to him this 14 August 1790." Third page contains the beginning of a draft written 11 August 1790 related to "Captain James Sweet."

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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